About

Tim Gao is a full-time fashion and commercial photographer based in Shanghai. Expertised in fashion shooting, lookbook, magazine, advertising, portrait, commercial campaign, life style photography, etc.

Global clients including Estee Lauder (New York), Forbes (USA), Booking.com (Netherlands), Marni (Italia), McCann Erickson (New York), LION Corporation (Japan), Zadig & Voltaire (France), Salvatore Ferragamo (Italia), DVF (USA), Vogue Italia, Under Armour, Leica Camera (Germany), TÜV SÜD (Germany), UnionPay International, KCB Bank Group (Kenya), etc.

Tim Gao’s photographic works have been featured and interviewed on print magazines and online platforms such as VOGUE Italia, ELLE (CHINA), Harper’s BAZAAR (CHINA), BoF, WGSN, SO-EN, Forbes Magazine, Schon Magazine (UK), Sicky Magazine (Spain), Fucking Young! Magazine (Spain), Modern Weekly (CHINA), YOKO Magazine (France, in press), MOD Magazine (USA), PANSY Magazine, LEWIS Magazine (UK), Vanity Teen (UK), FGUK Magazine (UK), Atlas Magazine (USA), Solstice Magazine (UK), Rayli Magazine (CHINA), YOHO!GIRL (CHINA), HUF Magazine, MODISCH Magazine (Australia), Not Just A Label, Time Out Shanghai, YOKA (CHINA), Style TV (CHINA), Leica Camera (Germany), KALTBLUT Magazine (Germany), among others.

Tim Gao shoots both digital and analogue photography for fashion and portrait in straightforward and experimental approach, being fascinated about making creative and yet haunting photographs with enchanting beauty and emotion. Tim is also the Shanghai Fashion Week official photographer and first row VIP.

Tim Gao is experienced in production and shooting for global clients and projects.